Q:

Summer’s here and I need to get rid of my cellulite! What do I do?

A:

Mojo Spa’s latest newsletter was too good for us to not repost so here you go all! Today’s ask tristinstyling was already answered by Amanda at Mojo Spa.

We’ve cut and pasted the newsletter below:

Finding a solution to cellulite comes from understanding how it forms to begin with. Cellulite has to do with genetics and how your body stores fat and that is why even thin people can have cellulite. Environmental damage, aging and hormones are also thought to play a role in the formation of cellulite. I have used myself as a guinea pig to find a natural solution and over the years there have been lots of experiments. I found that there are 4 areas of focus to succeed:

1. Increase blood circulation
2. Ease fluid retention
3. Lymph Drainage
4. Improve skin’s structure

All these areas need to be a part your daily body regiment in order to have success and have permanent results. I have found that you can easily find short term solutions that last temporarily and can be expensive. If you are willing to put a little effort everyday then you can look great in your swimsuit on a budget friendly routine.

1. Use coffee grounds in the shower:

Coffee has caffeine which helps to tighten skin and stimulate blood circulation. It “wakes up” your skin. If you would like something a little less messier and more intensive, you can use our Get Up & Glow Body Polish.

2. Use grapefruit juice on the affected areas.

Grapefruit is great to help with lymph drainage and tightening the skin. I like to use grapefruit juice with grapefruit essential oil together. I shake the bottle really well and I apply with a large cotton pad. I let it soak in and it will feel a little sticky. I do it at night and then shower in the morning or keep on for 1 hour minimum then take a shower.

3. Ambrosia Face Oil

Packed with exotic oils and essential oils to help improve the skin’s structure to maintain and smooth out skin. Normally, used for the face but can be used for cellulite affected areas. Helps to maintain results!

4. Bootyluscious Cellulite Buster Cream:

Contains a combination of herbs of thyme, rosemary, juniper, and grapefruit, essentials oils of (grapefruit, juniper, lemon, orange, rosemary and lavender), and cocoa butter. This combination is a tripe concentration that when massaged into the area starts to have immediate results. You will see that your skin lightens and veins are more noticeable which shows that the blood is pumping through the effected areas helping to detoxify excess fluids and drain the lymph.

Q:

I’m from California, any tips for us west coasters who have no idea of how to bundle up for this cold?!

A:

Being a California born and grown girl (minus three adolescent years lived on an island too far away), all I ever knew was California sunshine and snow up in Big Bear. In fact, snow was a winter wonderland of hot cocoa and marshmallows melting in my cup!

Then I moved to Chicago.

Now, after experiencing my first winter (which most have sworn, “I seriously haven’t seen a winter like that in over a decade!”) of salt trucks and ice scrapers for the windshield, I can honestly say that while I continue love it for it still makes me sing about walkin’ in a winter wonderland, it’s a lot of hard work!

Try walking indoors from outside without windblown hair or a face frostbitten by the cold. I say, “When it’s 10 degrees out, layer up and suit up for the cold!”

– Wear long johns, tights, or leggings under any pants and when wearing a skirt (if you must), double up on the tights!
– Earmuffs help. Yes I have learned that earmuffs are more than just another cute accessory.
– Get gloves. If you’re an iPhone user, get a pair of iPhone Gloves (pictured below). I haven’t tried them yet because they’re out of stock but the rave reviews were enough to get to buy in.
– Protect your soles. Grab a pair of Non skid sole grips (pictured below). Payless carries good ones for under 2 bucks a pair!
– Tuck it in. Someone told me that tucking in your undershirt helps cut 60% of the cold. Though I did not look into the studies done, I tried it and it works.